TECHNOcabularyVocabulary Spelling City
This website allows teachers the ability to create vocabulary lists for their students to practice from both home and school using the website or app version. Not only can teachers input their own definitions if they don't prefer the "stock" options, but they also can allow students to play review games that provide students with instant feedback. Adaptable for many levels and easy to use!
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Uses:
1. Optional create your own definitions
2. Has both app & website versions 3. Review games Limitations:
1. You must pay for some features
2. Limited games 3. Must create account for use Documentation:
See attached PDF for step-by-step instructions on setting up your Vocabulary Spelling City account.
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Quizlet
Quizlet is a free website providing learning tools for students, including flashcards, study and game modes. It was created by high school sophomore Andrew Sutherland in 2005 and now contains over 30 million study sets. All of the material is user-generated.
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Uses:
1. Explicit vocabulary instruction through written, audible, and visual means
2. Review games and activities 3. Search, copy, and edit other users Quizlets Limitations:
1. Full membership requires payment
2. Advertisements shown when students using app/website 3. Images limited in free membership Documentation:
See attached PDF for step-by-step instructions on setting up and managing your Quizlet account.
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Haiku Deck
This popular app now has taken it's show to the web! Haiku Deck is similar to what our beloved PowerPoint can do, but faster and more intuitive. Once you begin to type information in, pictures can be suggested for you based on the words you type and presentations are very fast to put together for student presentations. This is a more image-based presentation tool and is great for vocabulary, speeches, outlines and group projects.
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Uses:
1. Free for teacher and student use
2. Simple and user friendly format 3. Easily saved and shared on web/iOS devices Limitations:
1. Only available on iOS devices and the web
2. Limited text space 3. Uses Flikr photos which may be blocked on some school internet networks. Links:
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Rev: DPR 10/2015
